观面归元赋·六根觉照
作词/弓乙：王恩科 Lyricist: Wang Enke
*第一【开宗立道·太极先天】
阴阳交荡，五行浑涵。
Yin and Yang surge and interact, the Five Elements blend and contain.
先天凝道，后天守元。
Innate essence condenses the Dao, acquired life preserves the primal origin.
八卦分列颜面，千祥脉蕴中含。
Eight Trigrams distribute across the face, countless auspicious blessings rest in facial qi vessels.
太极剖明真宰，灵机一缕深潜。
Taiji reveals the primal substance; a trace of subtle spirit lies hidden inside.
天地星宿凝躯廓，一身浑括寰宇宽。
Stars of heaven and earth shape the human frame; a single body embraces the boundless cosmos.
第二【身形合舆·三停五岳四渎】
天垂星曜，面契穹苍。
Stars hang down from heaven; the human face mirrors the firmament.
骨隆山岳，德润容光。
Bones rise like lofty mountains; inner virtue nourishes facial radiance.
三停分列三才，五岳环峙中堂。
Three Facial Divisions correspond to Heaven, Man and Earth; Five Sacred Peaks encircle the central face.
上停承天益智，中停立人宁康。
The upper forehead links to heaven to nurture wisdom; the mid-face governs human fortune and peace.
下停覆地延龄。
The lower jaw roots in earth to prolong lifespan.
耳为江、目为河，口淮鼻济，四渎流芳。
Ears stand for the Yangtze, eyes for the Yellow River, mouth as the Huai, nose as the Ji; the Four Waterways bear everlasting grace.
额耸南岳离火，鼻尊中岳德藏。
Forehead stands for South Peak bearing Fire of Li; the nose as Middle Peak stores accumulated virtue.
左颧东岳主贵，右颧西岳威扬。
Left cheek is East Peak foretelling noble rank; right cheek is West Peak displaying solemn dignity.
地阁北岳镇水，百川归海流长。
Chin as North Peak controls water momentum; hundreds of rivers converge into the endless sea.
第三【面部八卦·先后禀赋】
八卦循颜，分列灵源。
Eight Trigrams follow facial layout, marking locations of spiritual origin.
先天定质，后天运旋。
Innate constitution sets inborn nature; acquired luck shifts and revolves with time.
离明额端正气，坎沉颏畔慈渊。
Li rests on the forehead carrying upright vital energy; Kan lies beside the chin holding merciful essence.
震起左颧木德，兑清右颧金坚。
Zhen rises on left cheek embodying Wood virtue; Dui settles on right cheek with firm Metal nature.
巽临眉侧清旷，艮镇山柱安然。
Xun stays beside brows representing open-mindedness; Gen anchors the nose in tranquil stability.
乾扶右阁健稳，坤载左阁厚涵。
Qian supports the right jaw with sturdy vitality; Kun bears the left jaw with nurturing tolerance.
先天元气生根骨，后天造化润真颜。
Primal innate qi takes root inside bones; acquired natural blessings moisten one’s genuine countenance.
第四【五官六府与十二宫·相法骨架】
面开十二，星布明堂。
Twelve Palaces spread over the face like stars scattered in the sacred hall.
五官秉令，六府辅匡。
Five sense organs take charge of functions; six auxiliary facial bones offer support.
采听双耳聪慧，监察双眼明光。
Ears receive sound to harvest wisdom; bright eyes observe all worldly phenomena.
审辨中岳端秀，出纳口唇慎藏。
The upright nose distinguishes right and wrong; the mouth controls speech with cautious restraint.
保寿眉毫舒展，五德具足福长。
Well-stretched brows guarantee longevity; five complete virtues bring lasting blessings.
双辅阔隆承额，双颧高耸轩昂。
Two side temporal bones swell beneath the forehead; two cheekbones stand tall and imposing.
双颐方厚收库，流年推演行藏。
Square full lower jaws store worldly fortune; yearly fortunes are deduced by facial features.
印堂为君命相，鼻衡财库蕴藏。
Yintang governs personal fate as the core palace; the nose stores wealth reserves.
眉列兄弟恩义，上睑主田宅安详。
Brows represent fraternal affection; upper eyelids rule domestic property and peace.
卧蚕绵延子嗣，山根镇护疾殃。
Under-eye silkworm folds promise descendants; nasal root wards off illness and misfortune.
日角月角，椿萱所望；
Solar and lunar forehead peaks embody the wellbeing of one’s parents;
腮辅环绕，仆从在旁。
Jaw auxiliary bones signify loyal attendants around oneself.
眉梢远掌迁移，官禄高踞天庭。
Outer brows govern travel and relocation; high forehead rules official career.
鱼尾温润和顺，妻妾相守祯祥。
Smooth eye-tail areas bring harmonious marital bliss and good fortune.
天仓丰隆积善，福德自显昭彰。
Full side temples embody accumulated kindness, manifesting blessed virtue visibly.
十二宫藏尘世事，一身荣辱尽涵量。
Twelve Palaces contain mortal ups and downs; all glory and disgrace reside within one’s face.
第五【形气由心·皮囊业相】
纹如川泽，气色流转。
Facial lines wind like rivers and lakes; complexion and vital hue shift constantly.
相家首重神气，神散福薄途艰。
Physiognomists value inner spirit foremost; faded spirit brings meager fortune and hardships.
皮囊皆为浮迹，灵台内蕴真源。
Flesh and skin are transient appearances; the inner mind holds the true spiritual source.
形貌悉由业造，吉凶尽在心田。
All facial looks are shaped by karmic deeds; fortune and misfortune originate from the heart.
莫凭皮相判贫富，万般容色是心传。
Never judge poverty or wealth by outer looks; all facial features reflect inner cultivation.
第六【逐释六根·单根觉照】
六根其一·眼根
眼为心苗，火性中含。
Eyes are sprouts of the heart, containing the intrinsic nature of Fire.
澄明自生慧照，迷妄便落尘渊。
Clear eyes generate wise insight; delusion drags people into mortal affliction.
眸光洞明清浊，灵台长守幽泉。
Sharp sight discerns purity and filth; inner mind preserves perpetual spiritual serenity.
看破浮生假相，豁然照见真颜。
See through illusory mortal life, and instantly perceive one’s original true nature.
不逐浮华昏性体，空心澄澈守元全。
Chase no vanity to dim your essence; empty pure mind safeguards complete primal truth.
六根其二·耳根
耳藏肾智，德韵深潜。
Ears store kidney-derived wisdom, with virtuous rhythm hidden deep inside.
顺逆皆能容纳，福缘自续绵延。
Accept praise and blame equally, then blessed fate lasts endlessly.
轮廓丰盈端正，初心不扰纷缠。
Well-proportioned ears protect original mind from worldly trivial distractions.
一念静定观照，性海恒守清源。
A single tranquil thought initiates introspection; the ocean of spirit keeps its pristine source.
不随众语摇神志，寂照清虚远祸愆。
Do not let worldly words sway your spirit; quiet self-reflection keeps misfortune far away.
六根其三·鼻根
鼻居中土，息贯穹天。